Hello once again my friends. I apologize for not writing for some time, but life away from lacrosse has been very hectic and sometimes you need to step back and deal with these critical factors in life. The New Look Rush Back in early May, Derek Keenan sent out an email to all Rush season […]
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Coaches Calls Episode 4 – Matt Sawyer
The Toronto Rock are the most famous lacrosse team in Canada. 25 years of history. 6 Championships. The NLL Hall of Fame is bursting with their alumni. A deep rooted tradition of lacrosse excellence. It means a lot to coach the Toronto rock. The coach of the year award is named after their first coach, […]
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The Back of the Bird Episode 102 – Shawn Evans
On today’s episode, the boys sit down with NLL legend, recently retired Shawn Evans. We discuss his Minto Cups, Mann Cups, and his long NLL career. That includes this awesome story of how Shawn took a game into his own hands the way only he could… by running the goalie. Other topics include: As always, […]
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Coaches Calls Episode 3 – Ed Comeau
Eddie Comeau is a gentlemen and a scholar. For real. He has a master’s degree in coaching. The Georgia Swarm head coach is a lifer behind the bench. He got his start coaching the McMaster University field lacrosse team in Hamilton, Ontario in 1987 and then in the junior circuit with Burlington and Brampton in […]
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Lanchbury Traded to Rochester For Draft Picks
The Rochester Knighthawks acquired Ryan Lanchbury from the Georgia Swarm on Thursday in return for a first selection in the 2024 NLL entry draft, and a conditional first round selection in either the 2024 or 2025 NLL entry draft. Lanchbury competed in 10 games last season for the Swarm after being selected with the second […]
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President Biden Announces Support for Haudenosaunee Olympic Inclusion
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he supports Haudenosaunee inclusion in the Olympics for the sport of lacrosse. Biden made the remarks during the White House Tribal Nations Summit at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. The move follows the announcement from the International Olympic Committee in October that lacrosse would be included […]
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Kyle Rubisch on the Legendary Summer of 2009
“Wrong one Rubes.” These were the words of Nick Rose, which put the final nail in the coffin of one of the great rivalries in lacrosse history. Every summer in Canadian lacrosse presents its own history and folklore. Junior A teams across the country vie every year for the Minto Cup and without exception, that […]
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The Back of the Bird Episode 101 – Kyle Rubisch
On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Kyle Rubisch of the San Diego Seals. We discuss his battles in Jr. A with Brampton, his early days in Boston, and his legendary run in Saskatchewan. Other topics include: – Donny show and tell – Legendary retirements – NLL re-brand As always, this episode is brought […]
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The Coaches Call Episode 2 – Pat Coyle
Pat Coyle is an intimidating dude. Just ask Casey Powell. Probably the most intimidating defender of all time in the National Lacrosse League. He’s also an exceptional coach. Now the longest serving head coach in the NLL, he’s been behind the Colorado Mammoth bench since 2014. He also has more rings than he can fit […]
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Kirst, Young Traded to Boston Cannons for Rees, Draft Picks
The newly minted Maryland Whipsnakes traded midfielder Connor Kirst and defender Bryce Young to the Boston Cannons on Tuesday. The Whipsnakes receive long stick midfielder Matt Rees and two future third round draft picks in the trade. The moves mark the first player movement since the league announced allegiances to cities on November 14. The […]